Below is another profile of architect who had pursued a different path as outlined in Becoming an Architect; as implied in the title, this position was “pretty cool” for Megan Chusid. Now, Megan serves as the Project Lead / Senior Project Manager for UPC (Urban Projects Collaborative, LLC. in New York. Are you an architect…
Another individual who has pursued a related career to architecture! Adapt, Grow, Prosper Joseph Nickol, AICP, LEED AP BD + C Urbanist, Urban Design Associates Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Why did you initially pursue architecture? Oddly enough, I chose architecture to build stadia and airports. They always seemed to me (in my child-mind) as quite simply the…
Last month, I shared the first of what I hope will be many profiles of individuals with an architectural education who have pursued a path beyond architecture.For today’s profile, I am highlighting Kimberly Dowdell, current NOMA President. I first met Ms. Dowdell in 2009 at the NOMA Conference in St. Louis, MO. We were both…
Earlier in June, I posted the following entry — PIVOT AND EXPAND YOUR CAREER IN ARCHITECTURE — to state that I would highlight individuals / professional colleagues who have pursued careers BEYOND the traditional path. First, is Amanda Harrell-Seyburn who was highlighted in Becoming an Architect: A Guide to Careers in Design – 3rd Edition.…
SUMMER PROGRAMS – REVISITED Amazing or not, summer is HERE. Technically, summer does not begin until June 21, but when I was growing up, summer started when school was out. Granted, you may not quite be out for the summer but it will be soon. So, what are you doing this summer? For ideas review…
Pivot and Expand Your Career in Architecture Later this week, the AIA Convention in Las Vegas, NV begins (June 6-8). For many years, I attended the AIA Convention and presented on a few different topics including Speed Mentoring and Designing your Career. Unfortunately, I will NOT be attending this year. I had hoped to attend…
Amazingly or not amazingly, my three daughters graduated this past week (on Friday, May 24). I say amazingly, because they were just toddlers growing up or so it seemed; they just started high school and now they are graduating and moving to the next step of their life – college. Further proof that life does…
WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR WHEN HIRING A NEW DESIGNER? With graduation this month for the most part and many graduates seeking their first professional position after graduation, I thought I would share answers to the question – What do you look for when hiring a new designer? I look for communication skills, both verbal…
ITS OVER Well, May 1 (see below) – the National Reply Date has come and gone. Did you make the right decision? You truly will not know until you arrive on campus in the fall and begin your courses. Even though you may think the decision is over, the work is NOT. There is plenty…
RESOURCES – PUBLICATIONS As an architecture student, you will quickly learn that architecture is all about BOOKS! Below are some books that you may wish to reference and purchase; to assist, links to each book in AMAZON are provided. One of my favorite from the list is Experiencing Architecture; I read it during my first…